student pathways center
Junior edition
#4 | dec 2023
welcome to our
Monthly Newsletter
we're so glad you're here!
Your High School and Beyond Plan
Before you graduate from high school, you will need to complete a High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) that includes detailed information on your interests, classes, and plans. For juniors, this plan can help you determine which courses you should take to meet your goals after high school. One of the requirements for your junior year HSBP is a completed résumé. A résumé is helpful when it comes to applying for a summer job, internships, scholarships and college applications... it summarizes your experience and what you can do!
If you ever have questions or need additional support, reach out to the Pathways Center.
Morgan Parker & Kris Walther
morgan.parker@vansd.org
kristina.walther@vansd.org
Featured Scholarships
Did you know that some scholarships are available for juniors to apply to? Check out these ones below, and be sure to start watching for scholarship opportunities this year!
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Eligibility for this scholarship is:
- Be enrolled as a high school junior in the U.S., with plans to enter college in the U.S. following graduation in 2025
- Demonstrate financial need ($65,000 or lower gross family income)
- Be involved in extracurriculars and community service
- Display integrity and perseverance
- Have a minimum GPA of a 2.0 or higher
- Be a U.S. citizen
Interested in applying? Go to this site: horatioalger.org/scholarships
Military branch lunch visits
Both Lunches
Talk with different reps form each of the military branches during your lunch on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Junior focus week
Feb. 12 - Feb. 15
The Pathways Center and Junior Class Counselor will spend this week with your juniors in their History classes to go over HSBP, transcripts, and post-high school planning.
Don’t have a history class at River? Reach out to us and let us know so we can make a plan with you!
Cascadia technical academy field trip
Feb. 8
Are you interested in starting at Cascadia Technical Academy next year? Pick up a permission slip in the Pathways Center to join the field trip!
Sign Up for the ASVAB
next opportunity january 11th at 9a.m.
The ASVAB is an aptitude test that has traditionally been used to determine qualification for serving in the military. In recent years, the test has been adjusted to also provide career guidance. CR does not release scores to the military. Students may opt to send their scores on an individual basis after taking the exam.
Get Involved!
Winter Junior Checklist
Student checklist
- Complete a resume and upload it into Xello
- Study for the SAT on Kahn Academy, which you can take during the school day in March
- Get the best grades you can for 1st semester - colleges look closely at your junior year schedule and grades! :)
- Find activities to get involved in (clubs, volunteering, sports)
FAMILY checklist
- Help your child develop a resume
- Pay attention to your student‘s grades and support them in doing their best!
Get School Credit for Your Job
If you fill out the form above and work at least 180 hours at your job, you can get .5 school credit.
QUestions about internships or school credit for your job?
Contact Natalie Powell
natalie.powell@vansd.org
Get School Credit for Your Job
If you fill out the form above and work at least 180 hours at your job, you can get .5 school credit.
QUestions about internships or school credit for your job?
Contact Natalie Powell
natalie.powell@vansd.org